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title: Invoking IdP adapter actions
description: You can write identity provider (IdP) adapters to fulfill a variety of functions.
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revdate: July 10, 2024
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# Invoking IdP adapter actions

You can write identity provider (IdP) adapters to fulfill a variety of functions.

## About this task

You can write adapters to:

* Provide configuration assistance

* Perform validation actions

* Generate parameters that might need to be set manually in a configuration file

## Steps

* Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the actions required.